written

[ rit-n ]

verb

1. a past participle of write.

adjective

1. expressed in writing ( spoken ).

written

/ ˈrɪtən /

verb

1. the past participle of write

adjective

1. taken down in writing; transcribed Compare spoken

   the written word

   written evidence

Other Words From

• half-written adjective
• pre·written adjective
• self-written adjective
• well-written adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of written¹

First recorded before 1000, for the adjective

Example Sentences

Liberal Democrat MP Tom Gordon has written to the energy secretary calling for "decisive action", while the Department for Housing has said it is consulting with lenders.

From BBC

But he told the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme that victims felt the way the parish had managed the announcement had "basically written us out of history".

From BBC

Hers was a complex case - the original written reasons from the tribunal spanned 126 pages.

From BBC

It’s just one of the many songs Newman has written that probe “the shortcomings of the American character,” as Robert Hilburn puts it.

From Los Angeles Times

England defender Guehi's rainbow captain's armband for Palace's draw against Newcastle United on Saturday had the message 'I love Jesus' written on it.

From BBC

Related Words

• drafted
• penned
• recorded
• reported